Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022. We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. This past year brought no new relief to the cannabis industry, and the doors to the bankruptcy courts remain shut. Factual Background.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

Happy 2022! In The Weeds welcomes the new year, as well as a number of new cannabis laws and policies taking effect around the country in 2022. Below is a list of state law updates to look forward to this year. Maine Appeals Out-of-State Cannabis Dispensary Ruling. McGuireWoods LLP.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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NewsMunchies

DECEMBER 22, 2021

federal law as a Schedule 1 drug puts us far behind our international partners and scientific competitors, including the U.K., The commercialization of cannabis is here but federal legalization has not yet come to our shores. One statistic that has changed in the past ten years is public support for cannabis legalization.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Specifically, legislatures in five states — Connecticut, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Virginia — enacted laws legalizing adult-use marijuana possession and regulating retail cannabis markets. Over the past several months, state officials have vacated an estimated 2.2 In all, state officials have vacated over 2.2

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2021

With growing support for cannabis reform all across the nation and Washington, D.C. This will help cannabis-related businesses, create jobs, and strengthen public safety in our communities.”. Here’s their letter. The bill’s list of co-sponsors is also bipartisan in both the House and the Senate.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Four members of Congress introduced a bill allowing the marijuana industry to access relief funds. Cannabis banking appears in the Democrats’ new stimulus bill. The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in favor of CBD sellers in the state. New Jersey may decriminalize cannabis. cannabis relief. cannabanking.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The changes in the cannabis industry in Southeastern United States represent some of the most surprising and remarkable changes in the history of the industry. The South is well positioned to be a leader in the cannabis industry, and in some ways, it should be expected. Existing Cannabis Regimes. Hunter Robinson.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

SEATTLE–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Leafly (NASDAQ: LFLY), a leading cannabis discovery marketplace and resource, today announced that shoppers visiting Leafly can now place orders for delivery in California and other delivery-legal states – available via the Leafly website and app.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

MIAMI, May 24, 2022 – Ayr Wellness Inc. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) approved the Company for adult-use cannabis sales in the Garden State. million people which until now only had access to two adult-use dispensaries.

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Veriheal

JULY 6, 2021

Wait, Tennessee has a medical cannabis program? I was born and raised in East Tennessee, and I moved to Oklahoma because medical cannabis is not legal nor accessible in Tennessee. What Tennessee does have are relaxed laws surrounding some high CBD products and low THC products. This is news to me.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

Starting Monday, January 31, 2022, the public may weigh in on possible changes to the Cannabis Control Commission (Commission)’s list of 29 Massachusetts municipalities – including certain census tracts – deemed Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs). on Friday, March 4, 2022. on Friday, March 4, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 17, 2022

Californians 21+ will now be able to combine Leafly’s unparalleled strain database to browse, shop, and get cannabis delivered right to their door via the Leafly website and app. This seamless, end-to-end shopping experience brings an additional layer of convenience for cannabis shoppers.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Many thanks for all who attended our December 1 webinar on “Cannabis and International Trade Issues 2022.” The CIT found CBP’s seizure to be illegal because the use of such marijuana processing equipment had been specifically authorized under Washington state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Letter from Senate Armed Services Committee Members Urges Committee Leaders to Keep House-Passed Bipartisan Bill Allowing Legal Cannabis Businesses to Access Critical Banking Services in Final Version of NDAA. Rosen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Ensure SAFE Banking Act Included In NDAA. Tuesday, November 23, 2021. WASHINGTON, D.C. –

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 9, 2022

MIAMI, June 9, 2022 – Ayr Wellness Inc. multi-state cannabis operator, announced that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) has granted a final license for the sale of adult-use cannabis at its AYR Watertown dispensary in Greater Boston. (CSE: About Ayr Wellness Inc.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As bankruptcy is only available under federal law, this dichotomy between state and federal law can result in actions that potentially preclude businesses and individuals from accessing the protections afforded under the U.S. Federal Law and Marijuana Assets or Income. Bankruptcy Code (the “Code”). James Atchison.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s no secret that, among California’s many cannabis industry issues, local control continues to stymie the success of the Golden State’s industry. In this, California is not alone– most cannabis is all local. Back in August, I wrote about the cannabis tax measure in L.A. 25 delivery.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

By Mark Salzberg on January 31, 2022. We have written many times over the past few years about how the bankruptcy courts are off-limits to state-legalized cannabis businesses. This past year brought no new relief to the cannabis industry, and the doors to the bankruptcy courts remain shut. Email Tweet Like LinkedIn.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

1 following several months of deliberation over how to execute a new state law meant largely to limit young people’s access to and abuse of high-potency THC products. The state will limit the daily purchase to two ounces of flower and eight grams of concentrate such as wax and shatter for medical marijuana patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Congress is making another run at providing a safe harbor to the banking industry and companies that provide services to cannabis businesses. On September 21, 2021, the House voted to include the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2021 (SAFE Banking Act) 1 in the annual National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA).

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

JUNE 14, 2022

Now, a class action lawsuit filed last week is challenging New Mexico medical insurance providers for not covering medical cannabis expenses. Rodriguez said if the judge in the case approves medical cannabis patients as a certified class, the case could include more plaintiffs and more medical insurance providers named as defendants.

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Canna Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

NORML Key West Legal Seminar – Key Trends and Near-Term Forecasts for State Cannabis Programs | Friday, December 3rd at 11:50AM EST. Get your Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys during this event! Join Harris Bricken attorney, Vince Sliwoski as he provides forecasts for state cannabis programs.

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Veriheal

MARCH 31, 2022

New Jersey and New York — which legalized cannabis on Feb. It’s clear that the governors in both states have been feeding false promises to prospective consumers, all of whom are still enduring a tedious wait to legally purchase recreational bud. Phil Murphy stated that adult-use cannabis sales will start “within weeks.”

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Veriheal

JANUARY 5, 2022

President Joe Biden is receiving a lot of attention for his inaction regarding the federal laws on cannabis despite filling cannabis activists with hope for its future during his campaign. Joyce, of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus wrote a blunt letter to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 23, 2022

CHICAGO, May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verano Holdings Corp. Verano and its affiliates are proud of their strict compliance with, and adherence to, state laws and regulations, and any insinuation to the contrary is completely fictional.”. Here’s what Verano say in their release. Learn more at www.verano.com.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today, I intro’d the #StatesReformAct a turnkey federal tax and regulate framework for existing state laws. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is sponsoring the bill—titled the States Reform Act—along with a handful of initial Republican cosponsors. The Official Press Release. SRA-Press-Release-11_15_21. Here’s her twitter post.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Under current California law, cannabis licensees are not permitted to “transport or distribute, or cause to be transported or distributed, cannabis or cannabis products outside the state, unless authorized by federal law.” [1] Federal law, of course, also does not permit interstate transfer of cannabis.

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Project CBD

AUGUST 23, 2023

A leading California cannabis industry policy influencer, Devitt is currently Director of Regulatory Affairs at CannaCraft & March and Ash. Current Market Dynamics Loopholes in the 2018 Farm Bill The 2018 Farm Bill defines “hemp” as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. The amount of hemp under cultivation in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 28, 2022

April 28, 2022. And what does this mean for the cannabis industry? Currently, it can be accessed through VR goggles or less immersive in games such as Fortnite accessed through smartphones, game consoles and computers. So, what does this have to do with cannabis? Jay Kotzker. So, what exactly is the metaverse?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

Commercialization & Patient Access · Any City, Any State, California. We are a diverse team that shares a deep belief in the critical need for innovation and expanded access in the treatment of mental health conditions. MAPS PBC strives to establish a supportive, equitable and accessible work environment.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2021

Lansing City Pulse reports… A graphic circulating on social media encourages customers to boycott several cannabis brands affiliated with the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association. State law allows licensed caregivers to cultivate up to 12 marijuana plants or purchase up to 2.5 Its source is unknown.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2022

June 15, 2022. Medical Cannabis Producers Enter Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Pervasive Irregularities. In addition, the licensees must execute a management agreement with a third-party operator to manage and operate the remaining facilities that the department will continue to permit in compliance with state law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Connecticu t’s legalization efforts looked all but certain to fail at the beginning of the week, but now it’s headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Sales could begin in May 2022. The Marijuana Policy Project played a leading role in the fight to reform Connecticut ’s cannabis laws.

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LifeCannMD

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Recreational Cannabis sales are big business in the U.S. Groups such as Make It Legal Florida have been working to collect enough signatures that would result in putting the legalization of recreational use on the 2022 ballot. A known prohibitionist, he has gone on record saying he would never support a cannabis legalization effort.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 10, 2021

Ned Lamont’s adult-use cannabis bill is far from the finish line, but the criminal justice aspect of the legislation was vetted and approved by the Joint Judiciary Committee in a 22-16 vote April 6. The proposed legislation, An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis , which Lamont unveiled during his budget address Feb.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2022

On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Senators Chuck Schumer, Ron Wyden, and Cory Booker unveiled the long-awaited Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) , which, if passed, would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and require various federal agencies to establish rules for regulating various aspects of the marijuana industry.

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